The Trump administration is considering candidates to replace Feinberg at the Pentagon.
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The administration of US President Donald Trump is studying candidates for a possible replacement for Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, a process that included consultations with senators in June and continued until the end of August, but a final decision on resignation has not been made, and Pentagon head Pete Hegseth has confirmed Feinberg's full support.
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Why It Matters
The review process for Steve Feinberg's replacement as principal deputy defense secretary began in June under the Trump administration and included consultations with senior senators about his successors' chances of Senate confirmation.
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The administration of US President Donald Trump is studying candidates for a possible replacement for Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg.
The selection process included consultations with senior senators and began in June, but was still under review at the end of August.
No final decision has been made on Feinberg's resignation, and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stressed that Feinberg has his full support.
MOSCOW, September 5 - RIA Novosti. The administration of US President Donald Trump is studying candidates for a possible replacement for First Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg, which could lead to new reshuffles at the Pentagon, Reuters reports, citing three sources familiar with the discussions.
"The White House is considering candidates for the position of Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg," the statement said.
As Reuters emphasizes, citing sources, the process of selecting candidates began in June and included consultations with senior senators about whether possible successors would have enough votes for confirmation. The review was still ongoing as of late August.
However, according to the agency, a final decision on Feinberg’s resignation has not been made. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth himself stressed in a statement to the agency that Feinberg has his full support and “is not going anywhere.”
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll announced his resignation at the end of August. According to American media, his departure was preceded by disagreements with Hegseth on issues of management and modernization of the army, while the White House asked the minister to remain in office at least until the midterm elections in November.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The final decision on the fate of Steve Feinberg will be made before the end of autumn 2026.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Who exactly is being considered as Feinberg's potential successor?
- What specific disagreements led to Dan Driscoll's resignation?
- Will Feinberg ultimately be replaced despite Hegseth's support?
